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At 36, he found his birth parents, but didn’t know it would lead them to the altar!Subscriber Only

September 3, 2018 10:32 IST

Standing safely under the big tent while the rain poured, Schmidt grinned and began the ceremony. “For those of you who haven’t met me, I’m Martin Schmidt; I’m their son,” he said to loud cheers. “And related or not, this is the group of people we call family.”

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Janmashtami 2018: ‘Krishna is real, wholesome and lovable’Subscriber Only

September 3, 2018 09:00 IST

"Which modern tale can boast characters of the stature of mythological ones—the gods incarnate, the mighty kings, the learned sages, and the fearsome demons?"

Reasons Parents Suck: ‘Dad, how about replacing anger with patience?’Subscriber Only

September 2, 2018 10:00 IST

"I tried to please you and seek your approval in the first decade of my life but the next decade brought out a rebel in me. Your mission to control me is met with my mission to resist you with all my might."

Janmashtami 2018: Try these recipes for traditional dessertsSubscriber Only

September 2, 2018 09:00 IST

Try these recipes for Peach and Rabri Crumble and Pumpkin Halwa.

Short Story for Kids: A Friend for Little GoatSubscriber Only

October 12, 2018 13:47 IST

Little Goat is sad. At lunch time, no one sits with him or talks to him. Plop plop! Tears fall into his lunch of freshly cut green grass, making it salty.

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The Baby Decision: Are you scared to be a parent?Subscriber Only

September 1, 2018 11:39 IST

The period of adulthood, usually in one’s 30s, when the childbearing decision becomes unavoidable, is a kind of existential rite of passage for many urban professionals.

Ghoul hoardings: Our children find them scary, say some parentsSubscriber Only

August 31, 2018 19:49 IST

"Free nightmares for children. Even if they don’t watch the show. These hoardings need to be pulled down immediately. Keep our kids safe on roads."

Try this recipe for nutritious Ghadwali red riceSubscriber Only

August 31, 2018 18:10 IST

Ghadwali red rice, more popularly known as Laal Chawal, is organically grown in the Purola region of Uttarakhand.

Break your child’s unhealthy diet habitsSubscriber Only

August 31, 2018 14:21 IST

Discourage over indulgence in sweets, chocolates, fried foods, ready to eat snacks, processed foods, biscuits and soft drinks.

Decorating your child’s nursery? Here are tips from a designer!Subscriber Only

August 31, 2018 11:37 IST

Do not use small metal fittings in the room, since if a broken piece remains unnoticed, it could be harmful for the child. Instead, go for the magnetic ones which are much safer.

Meghna on Gulzar: As a single parent, Papi centred his life around meSubscriber Only

August 31, 2018 09:52 IST

And I had a lot of questions: Why aren’t Ma and he living together like the parents of my friends do? If they both say sorry to each other, won’t they make up?

Happiness Curriculum: ‘Raise children’s EQ, teach them to accept failure’Subscriber Only

August 30, 2018 17:45 IST

The class for Happiness Curriculum takes place during the first period of the day, from Monday to Saturday. It is being held at all government schools in Delhi.

How to make sure your child gets the daily quota of milkSubscriber Only

August 30, 2018 16:24 IST

Two cups of yoghurt make one serving of dairy. Serve it plain, make a lassi or a delicious raita out of it and I’m sure your child will love it.

Short Story for Kids: Tenali Rama, the SecondSubscriber Only

October 12, 2018 13:46 IST

The boys playing Tenali and Minister Timma stood on either side of the throne and the others playing courtiers stood before them.

Trees are our lifeline! Learn how to save a tree in distressSubscriber Only

August 30, 2018 11:38 IST

Try to save trees from being cut down and teach your children to do the same at a young age. Trees are keeping us breathing and we must return the favour.

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‘Why don’t we gift kitchen sets to boys or cricket sets to girls?’Subscriber Only

August 30, 2018 09:51 IST

"When my son was about two years old, his favourite colours were pink and blue. Soon after he started play school, he came home and declared that he no longer wanted to use anything pink since it was a 'girl' colour."

Ahimsa is a tool for children to change the world: Supriya KelkarSubscriber Only

August 29, 2018 18:00 IST

"I want young readers to question who is being included in narratives and who is being marginalised. And I want them to know they have a very powerful tool within them that they can use any time to change the world: Ahimsa."

Saurabh Chaudhary and Shardul Vihan won medals at Asian Games 2018.

Teens are winning medals at Asian Games. Here’s how to raise a championSubscriber Only

August 29, 2018 16:30 IST

With the amount of pressure that one has to deal with in events as prestigious as the Asian Games, winning a competition is not easy.

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Male fertility: Men are freaking out about their low sperm countSubscriber Only

August 29, 2018 14:58 IST

“Guys are concerned about their fertility from the time they reach puberty...Part of their basic biological role in life is to impregnate and they’re not sure that’s going to work, and there’s fear of testing to find out.”

24 graphic novels that can turn your kids into book addicts!Subscriber Only

August 30, 2018 09:30 IST

Here's a delightful list of fun comic book titles for your little bookworms to indulge in.

A woman donated 470 litres of breast milk. Know about her rare conditionSubscriber Only

August 29, 2018 09:00 IST

Frost produces so much breast milk that she has donated nearly 1000 pints of it to feed other babies.

Stop asking a woman when she will become a motherSubscriber Only

January 22, 2019 11:18 IST

As precious as childbirth may be, pregnancy can often turn out to be a challenging task for many women.

Are you playing favourites? It can affect your child’s wellbeingSubscriber Only

August 28, 2018 15:35 IST

All things considered, each child needs to feel like they’re extraordinary, not replicas of their sibling.

Let kids play: Doctors should prescribe playtime for childrenSubscriber Only

August 28, 2018 14:00 IST

“It’s not about fancy toys,” he said. “It’s about common household items that kids can discover and explore,” like putting spoons and plastic containers on the floor “and bang them and see what the child does with them.”

How to manage infants on long-haul flightsSubscriber Only

August 28, 2018 12:40 IST

Being caged in the aircraft for too long can be frustrating even for the parent, let alone children. In such cases, how can parents tackle their children?